Murdered by the Russians: his crime? Refusing to conduct for them after their invasion of Ukraine.
Your Tatler, who loves music with an unequaled passion, including Russian music, sees no reason listening anymore to performances by Russian Tartar artists, live or recorded, until all that nation’s artists renounce the unspeakable crimes committed against the Ukrainian people. This boycott must also include all ballet performances as well, even the New York City Ballet’s annual Christmas Nutcracker performances at the City Center. Everything, until Putin repents or is removed from office.
The Taos Tatler 